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Amnesty International, the international Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) rights advocate and defender, has urged both Parliament and the Government of Ghana to cease the consideration of the anti-gay bill, asserting that its passage would infringe upon human rights. In a statement released on Wednesday, December 13, Amnesty International insisted that Parliament …

First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo received an honorary doctorate degree on Tuesday, December 12, during the 5th session of the 15th Congregation of the University of Professional Studies, Accra. The event marked the fifth session of the 15th congregation, celebrating the graduation of students from various programs, including Ph.D. Marketing, MA …

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala won the biggest individual awards at the CAF Awards 2023 in the Moroccan city of Marrakech on Monday night, 11 December 2023. Osimhen, the Nigerian striker who made headlines in Italy and also for his contribution in the Super Eagles jersey, won the CAF …

Dozens of supporters of the ‘New Force movement’ have gathered outside the Kaneshie District Court in solidarity with their spokesperson, Shalimar Abbusi. Abbusi, a Belgian national, is facing charges of allegedly obtaining a student permit in Ghana through false declarations and has been arraigned at the Kaneshie district court. The …

Asante Kotoko held on to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory against Hearts of Oak in a captivating Super Clash on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in the Ghana Premier League, gaining the first bragging rights of the season in Kumasi. They orchestrated a comeback at the Baba Yara Stadium, delivering an …

Undercover investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has revealed that on some occasions, the large sums of money he paid as bribes during undercover investigations have been kept as permanent exhibits by authorities, never to be returned. This revelation came in response to a question Anas received during his appearance at …

Ghana’s renowned undercover journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has dropped a hint about an upcoming exposé that will be released in January 2024. The investigative piece, which promises to be both shocking and grim, left the seasoned journalist deeply disturbed. In a recently shared video on GraphicOnline, Anas revealed the intensity …

Did you know that many countries used to rely on Ghana to produce and supply them with boats? Yes, you heard that right and there are facts to back that. Recent newspaper clippings shared from state-owned Daily Graphic newspaper has detailed how Ghana’s industrialization agenda had long kicked off vibrantly …

The US has imposed sanctions on the chief of Uganda’s prison service, Johnson Byabashaija who is accused of overseeing the abuse and torture of LGBT+ people as well as critics of the government. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Johnson Byabashaija for his …

Burundi’s general and former prime minister has been sentenced to life in jail by the country’s Supreme Court. Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni was found guilty of multiple counts of crimes including attempting to kill Burundi’s president – Évariste Ndayishimiye – and undermining the national economy. Four properties and 14 vehicles belonging to …